Tugboat (Caracasbaai)

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

• BarracudaPossible
• Eagle rayPossible
• FrogfishLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes, excellent - shallow (3-5m) protected bay, wreck visible from surface, popular family/beginner snorkel spot

Safety notes

Recreational and commercial boat traffic in the bay - inflated SMB recommended; otherwise low-hazard, sheltered site

Permits & fees

No specific permit noted; site sits within Curacao's marine park area but no dive tag/fee system like Bonaire's STINAPA was found

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Willemstad